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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Peanut Butter Brownie Bundt Cake

Today is September 21, 2011. Today is a very special day. Thirty-one years ago today, my sister was born. Twenty-four years ago today, my sister was not a very happy camper because her birthday gift was… drumroll please… me!

When we were younger, Vanessa and I fought all the time. I mean all-of-the-time. I thought she was the greatest thing since sliced bread and she loathed my existence. Note to any parents to be: don’t wait seven years to have a second child. It’s just cruel.

But alas, as time has gone on, Vanessa has become my closest friend and one of the few people in life I can trust unconditionally. No one, and I mean no one, can take the place of a sister, and if you have a sister, then you know this to be true. If you don’t have a sister, well, I’m sorry. You will never quite comprehend the bond, the friendship and the love that one can bring.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 10 inch Bundt pan. Make sure to have all ingredients at room temperature.2. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix until well combined. Make a well in the center of the powders and pour in eggs, sour cream, oil and water. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Stir in peanut butter chips until well incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before glazing.

Happy Birthday to your sweet sister! What a great cake to celebrate with. Thank you for making me smile. I love visiting your blog before I head to work. It is a great start to my long day. Much love and many blessings from Austin!

This looks amazing!!!! I would want you for a sister if you made me cakes like this. :) My brother and I are 2 1/2 years a part and we fought all the time and hated each other he is now my best friend. I'm not sure if there is a perfect age gap for siblings. lol